Nanganallur Metro Station Renamed as OTA – Nanganallur Road Metro
Chennai Metro Rail Limited is pleased to announce the renaming of Nanganallur Metro Station to OTA – Nanganallur Road Metro as per Government Order - G.O. Ms. No.151 dated 22.10.2024. The OTA – Nanganallur Road Metro station is part of the Blue Line of Phase-1 stretch of the CMRL project. The renaming of the station serves as a significant tribute to the Indian Army, recognizing the pivotal role of the Officers Training Academy (OTA) located near the Metro Station.
The decision was taken during the 26th meeting of the High-Power Committee (HPC) for Chennai Metro rail Project for its considerations and recommendations, based on the requests made by the military authorities especially on the recent request made by the Chief of Staff, Head Quarters, Dakshin Bharat Area, Chennai.
The renaming ceremony was held on November 25, 2024 (Today) in the presence of Thiru Rajesh Chaturvedi, IRSEE, Director (Systems & Operations), Chennai Metro Rail Limited and Lt. Gen. K.S. Brar, AVSM, General Officer Commanding, Dakshin Bharat Area. Lt. Gen. Michael A J Fernandez AVSM, VSM Commandant Officers Training Academy, Major General Ajay Sud Deputy Commandant & Chief instructor Officers Training Academy along with several senior officials and staff of CMRL were present during this event.
